@article{ref1,
title="Thinking, Drinking, and Driving: Application of the Theory of Reasoned Action to DWI Prevention",
journal="Journal of applied social psychology",
year="2000",
author="Gastil, John",
volume="30",
number="11",
pages="2217-2232",
abstract="This study drew upon the theory of reasoned action (TRA) to predict the intention to drive while intoxicated (DWI). Four hypotheses were tested using telephone survey data from a random sample of 1,259 adult residents of Bemalillo County, New Mexico. Results showed the TRA to be predictive across a diversity of social groups. Contrary to hypotheses, subjective norms were a more powerful predictor than attitudes, and the perceived severity of DWI penalties was positively correlated with DWI intention, a paradoxical result that was explained with reference to the social environment of likely DWI offenders. The results suggest that anti-DWI public-information campaigns should stress the importance of informal social influence against drunk driving, rather than merely the legal penalties for drinking and driving.<p />",
language="",
issn="0021-9029",
doi="10.1111/j.1559-1816.2000.tb02433.x",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1559-1816.2000.tb02433.x"
}